Dear Fellow Colleagues,
It is with great excitement that you find me writing this testimony about the IPIU.
I had joined the IPIU back in May 2004. At that time, I had just passed my exam to be registered as a PI in the state of Virginia. Without the hands on training I was nervous about my abilities to perform assignments on my own. It was then that I decided to receive more training through the IPIU.
I began my journey as most of you have without any prior hands on experience. I spent hours upon hours reading through materials that were not provided for me when I took the course to be registered. The information was a bit overwhelming at first but once I became use to navigating, I just couldn’t get enough.
I worked hard, read a lot, asked questions and had a plan. After spending an enormous amount of time on the forums both reading and posting, I had decided I wanted to help other New members on the forums. That is when I decided to pursue the role in becoming a Moderator. It took some time, but all things worth it, usually do. I feel very honored to have this opportunity. It gives me great pride within myself to know that I am helping others who have the same dream.
I continued learning from other members who have had more experience. You can never learn to much. I had found that others were more than willing to help in any way they could.
A few weeks ago I was contacted by a several agencies. I am now currently working for two great agencies and loving every minute of it! (the money is pretty awesome also) If it weren’t for the IPIU providing all of the information, It would have taken a lot longer for me to gain the knowledge and the confidence in which I needed to put my "behind" in the field.
So I just want to say…”Thank you IPIU for all that you have done for me and all that you do for all of your Members”. You have made my Life Long Dream a Living Reality for Me!
Should you find someone that is doubtful that this could happen for them, you just send them to me!
Oh yea, did I mention that I had found the angency right here on our forums!
To all of you with big dreams...just believe in yourself and let IPIU be your guide.
Wishing all your dreams turn into realities!
Lisa